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‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ Officially Returns in 2027
A collection of *Star Trek: The Next Generation* comics set in the franchise’s Mirror Universe is due in 2027, bringing the series’ crew back in a new format. The stories imagine an alternate reality where humanity rules through conquest, and Jean-Luc Picard commands a ruthless version of the Enterprise.
The book, titled *Star Trek: The Next Generation – The Mirror Universe: IDW Classic Collections*, gathers all three IDW miniseries into one volume. It will contain 408 pocket-sized pages, measure six by nine inches, cost $13.99 in the United States, and is scheduled for release on 2 February 2027.
In short
- Three Mirror Universe comic miniseries are being collected.
- The 408-page volume is due on 2 February 2027.
- It features a ruthless alternate-universe Picard.
Explained simply
Star Trek: The Next Generation is a science-fiction television series about the crew of the starship Enterprise, led by Captain Jean-Luc Picard. It is part of the wider Star Trek franchise, which has told stories across television, film, books and comics.
The Mirror Universe is an alternate reality in which familiar characters have different lives and allegiances. In The Next Generation’s version, humanity’s power is built through conquest, and Picard commands a harsher Enterprise crew. These stories let the franchise revisit its characters in a setting that changes the usual balance of power.